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1.62 kg gold worth Rs. 81.4 lakhs &7500 Euros worth Rs. 6.6 lakhsseizedby Chennai Air Customs. One arrested.
On Saturday oneZahir Hussain, 40, of Chennai, who was destined for Dubai by Indigo Flight 6E-65was intercepted at departure terminal while he was proceeding to the security hold area on suspicion of carrying foreign currency.On examination of his back pack ,7500 Euros in denomination of 50 valued at Rs. 6.6 lakhs were recovered from hand baggage and same seized under Customs Act, 1962 read with the Foreign Exchange Management   Regulations, 2015 as he had not declared the same.
Five cases of gold smuggling were also detected from flights arriving from Dubai. Three passengers Mohamed Idrish,25, of Tiruchirapalli, Mohamed Irfan, 36, and Liyakath Ali, 36, both of Ramanathapuramarrived by Fly Dubai Flight FZ 8517 were intercepted at exit .On personal search 7 bundles of gold paste weighing 1.52 kgwere recovered from their rectum. On extraction1.33 kg of gold of 24k purity valued at Rs. 67.1 lakhswas recovered and seizedunder Customs. Mohamed Idrish was arrested.
Two passengers, Abubackar Sithik, 21, of Chennai and Syed Abuthahir, 21, of Ramanathapuram arrivedby Air India Express Flight IX-1644 were intercepted at exit. On personal search four gold paste strips two from each, weighing 341 grams , were found ingeniously stitched in bottom part of jeans . On extraction 285 grams of gold of 24K purity valued at Rs. 14.34 lakhs wasrecovered and seized under Customs Act.
1.62 kg gold worth Rs. 81.4 lakhs &7500 Euros worth Rs. 6.6 lakhs seized by Chennai Air Customs.Total seizure value Rs. 88 lakhs . One arrested.
Further investigation is under process, according to a press release issued by the Commissioner of Customs Chennai International Airport.
Ministry of Home Affairs
President of India to confer Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri Awards for the year 2022 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II to be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today
Curtain Raiser
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind will confer Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri Awards for the year 2022, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II to be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. Amongst the prominent awardees at today’s Investiture ceremony will be Padma Vibhushan recipients - Dr. Prabha Atre and Shri Kalyan Singh . Padma Bhushan recepients - Shri Victor Banerjee, Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram , Dr. Pratibha Ray and Acharya Vashishtha Tripathi as also Dr. Krishna Murthy Ella and Smt. Suchitra Krishna Ella . The Civil Investiture Ceremony – I was held on March 21.
The Awards are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. These Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities such as art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc. ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year.
The awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhawan. This year a total of 128 Padma Awards are being conferred, including two duo cases . The list of awardees comprises four Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 107 Padma Shri Awards. 34 of the awardees are women and the list also includes 10 persons from the category of Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI and 13 Posthumous awardees.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
176.49 GW renewable energy capacity installed in the country: Union Power & NRE Minister Shri R. K. Singh
Renewable Energy is energy derived from natural resources that are replenished at higher rate than they are consumed. Such energy sources include solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal, etc. using these sources for energy is beneficial to the environment.
The steps taken by Government to promote renewable energy in the country inter-alia include:
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- Permitting Foreign Direct Investment  up to 100 percent under the automatic route,
- Waiver of Inter State Transmission System  charges for inter-state sale of solar and wind power for projects to be commissioned by 30th June 2025,
- Declaration of trajectory for Renewable Purchase Obligation  up to the year 2029-30,
- Setting up of Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Parks to provide land and transmission to RE developers for installation of RE projects at large scale,
- Schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan , Solar Rooftop Phase II, 12000 MW CPSU Scheme Phase II, etc.,
- Laying of new transmission lines and creating new sub-station capacity under the Green Energy Corridor Scheme for evacuation of renewable power,
- Notification of standards for deployment of solar photovoltaic system/devices,
- Setting up of Project Development Cell for attracting and facilitating investments,
- Standard Bidding Guidelines for tariff based competitive bidding process for procurement of Power from Grid Connected Solar PV and Wind Projects.
- Government has issued orders that power shall be dispatched against Letter of Credit  or advance payment to ensure timely payment by distribution licensees to RE generators.
- Notification of Promoting Renewable Energy through Green Energy Open Access Rules 2022.
- Notification of “The Electricity  Rules .
- Launch of Green Term Ahead Market  to facilitate sale of Renewable Energy Power through exchanges.
- National Green Hydrogen Mission launched with an aim to make India a global hub for production, utilization and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.
As on 30.06.2023, a total of 176.49 GW renewable energy capacity has been installed in the country.
This information was given by The Union Minister of New Renewable Energy & Power Sh. R. K. Singh in Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.53 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 11.20 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,93,53,58,865
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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11,20,86,590
More than 193.53 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 11.20 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers PV Narasimha Rao’s contribution on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to former Prime Minister, Shri PV Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“Tributes to our former PM Shri PV Narasimha Rao Ji on his birth anniversary. India is grateful to him for his rich contribution to national progress. He also made a mark as a great scholar and intellectual.”
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister meets H. M. Queen Maxima of the Netherlands
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Kingdom of the Netherlands today.
Queen Maxima is visiting India in her capacity as UN Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development.
Prime Minister Modi and Queen Maxima discussed the various initiatives taken in the last few years by the Government of India for enhancing financial inclusion in India, such as Jan Dhan Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, and Atal Pension Yojana. Queen Maxima appreciated the progress achieved by these initiatives.
The two leaders also discussed global development finance. Queen Maxima appreciated India’s efforts in this direction, through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation  scheme and provision of concessional Lines of Credit for development projects abroad, based on the host government’s requirements and priorities.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Department of Fisheries set up Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund  to provide concessional finance to various Eligible Entities , including State Governments/Union Territories and State entities for development of identified fisheries infrastructure facilities through Nodal Loaning Entities 
Overall fisheries production in the country reached at 162.48 lakh tonne in 2021-22 from 102.60 lakh tonne in 2014-15
 in the year 2018-19 with a total fund size of Rs 7522.48 crore. FIDF inter-alia provides concessional finance to various Eligible Entities , including State Governments/Union Territories and State entities for development of identified fisheries infrastructure facilities through Nodal Loaning Entities . Under the FIDF, the Department of Fisheries provides interest subvention up to 3% per annum for providing the concessional finance by the NLEs at the interest rate not lower than 5% per annum.
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has so far accorded approvals to a total of 121 proposals of various End Implementing Agencies including State Governments/UTs at a total cost of Rs. 5588.63 crore with project cost restricted for interest subvention of Rs. 3738.19 crore for development of fisheries infrastructures. The overall fisheries production in the country reached at 162.48 lakh tonne in 2021-22 from 102.60 lakh tonne in 2014-15.
This information was given by Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of I & B, organizes exhibition on ‘The Indian Constitution and Life of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’ at Nagpur
State Information Commissioner Rahul Pande appeals students and citizen to visit the exhibition
: Mumbai/Nagpur, December 6, 2022
An exhibition on ‘The Indian Constitution and Life of Mahamanav Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’ jointly organized by the Central Bureau of Communication, Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, at Nagpur and Office of the Regional Deputy Commissioner, Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra, was inaugurated at Social Justice Bhavan, Deekshabhumi Road, Nagpur today morning. This exhibition will be open for public till December 8, 2022 10 am. Entry to the exhibition is free.
The Maharashtra State Information Commissioner Rahul Pande inaugurated the exhibition displaying rare photos on the history of making of the Constitution and Life of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. Speaking on the occasion, State Information Commissioner advised all citizens and especially students to visit the photo exhibition. Zilla Parishad President Mukta Kokadde who was also present on the occasion said, “"Such exhibitions of rare photos on life of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar should be organised regularly and more frequently so that people would know about the great works done by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar." Zilla Parishad CEO Soumya Sharma also appealed to the citizens to visit the exhibition in large numbers.
The Deputy Director of Press Information Bureau, Nagpur Office Shashin Rai and Field Publicity Officer, Central Bureau of Communication Hansraj Raut were also present. The dignitaries were presented a copy of the Preamble of the Constitution of India.
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Ministry of Finance
Central Board of Direct Taxes  signs two Indian Advance Pricing Agreements  in November, 2017
The Central Board of Direct Taxes  has entered into 2 Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements  during the month of November, 2017. These Agreements are the first ever Bilateral APAs with The Netherlands. With the signing of these Agreements, the total number of APAs entered into by the CBDT has gone up to 186. This includes 171 Unilateral APAs and 15 Bilateral APAs.
These two APAs pertain to the Electronics and Technology sectors of the economy. The international transactions covered in these agreements include Distribution, Provision of Marketing Support Services, Provision of Business Support Services, etc.
The APA provisions were introduced in the Income-tax Act in 2012 and the “Rollback” provisions were introduced in 2014. The APA Scheme endeavours to provide certainty to taxpayers in the domain of transfer pricing by specifying the methods of pricing and setting the prices of international transactions in advance. Since its inception, the APA Scheme has been well-accepted by taxpayers.
The progress of the APA Scheme strengthens the Government’s resolve of fostering a non-adversarial tax regime. The Indian APA programme has been appreciated nationally and internationally for being able to address complex transfer pricing issues in a fair and transparent manner.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Government of India led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi notifies a Commission of Inquiry under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 to inquire into the incidents of violence in the state of Manipur on 03.05.2023 and thereafter
Justice Ajai Lamba, former Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court will chair the Commission, Shri Himanshu Shekhar Das, IAS  and Shri Aloka Prabhakar, IPS  will be members
The Government of India led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has notified a Commission of Inquiry under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952, chaired by Justice Ajai Lamba, former Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court with Shri Himanshu Shekhar Das, IAS  and Shri Aloka Prabhakar, IPS  as members to inquire into the incidents of violence in the state of Manipur on 03.05.2023 and thereafter.
The Commission shall make inquiry with respect to the causes and spread of the violence, which took place in Manipur, and whether there were any lapses on the part of any of the responsible authorities or individuals.
Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah had visited the state of Manipur during 29th May 2023 to 1st June 2023 and after taking stock of the situation had announced appointment of Commission of Inquiry.
The Commission shall submit its report to the Central Government as soon as possible but not later than six months from the date of its first sitting. The headquarters of the Commission shall be at Imphal.
Prime Minister's Office
PM hails construction of 3.85 km long public transport ropeway in Varanasi
The Prime Minister has hailed the construction of 3.85 km long public transport ropeway in Varanasi at a cost of Rs 644 crore.
Sharing a tweet by Union Minister for Road, Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari informing about the 3.85 km long public transport ropeway in Varanasi being built at a cost of Rs 644 crore, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“आस्था और टेक्नोलॉजी का अद्भुत संगम! वाराणसी में तैयार हो रहे इस रोप-वे से श्रद्धालुओं के लिए यात्रा का अनुभव बहुत रोचक और यादगार तो होगा ही, इससे बाबा विश्वनाथ के दर्शन में भी उन्हें बहुत सुविधा होगी।”
Ministry of Defence
SU-30 MK JET
Russian SU-30 and indigenously manufactured SU-30MKI are not the same, hence, one to one comparison of cost may not be appropriate.
The higher cost of indigenously manufactured SU-30MKI is due to following factors:-
- Additional modifications are incorporated in the indigenous Su-30MKI to enhance the operational capability and to suit Indian Air Force  requirements.
- Being a Transfer of Technology  programme, cost is involved towards payment of license fee to Russian side.
- Owing to the low volume of production of Indian SU-30 MKI as compared to Russian SU-30, economies of scale come into play.
- Import of raw materials and proprietary components from Russia involves dependency on Russian Original Equipment Manufacturers  for the offered kit costs, which are not proportionate with the kit contents.
However, indigenous manufacturing has created advanced skill sets in the country, a step towards self-reliance and will result in lower Life Cycle Cost and reduced dependency on OEM on repair & maintenance and faster turn-around time and quick support to IAF bases.
Since the facilities are indigenously established, future production supplies is likely to be cheaper if new order for bulk production is placed on HAL.
The Contract for upgradation of 61 Jaguar Display, Attack, Range and Inertial Navigation-I  aircraft to DARIN-III standard was signed with HAL in December 2009. Contractual timelines for Initial Operational Clearance  and Final Operational Clearance  were December 2012 & June 2013 respectively. Contractual timelines for delivery of all the Series Upgrade aircraft was December 2017. IOC has been obtained in February 2017. FOC has not yet been achieved. The delay in the project is due to following reasons:-
- Introduction of certain new requirements projected by IAF which required additional software design, implementation and flight trials efforts.
- Delay in supply of certain Buyers Furnished Equipments by IAF.
- Up gradation of certain equipment like Smart Multi- Function Display sought by IAF.
The development of Mission Computer was taken up by HAL through its Joint Venture Company, HAL Edgewood Technologies Limited . After some initial delay, the development of Mission Computer has now been completed.
Regarding Smart Multi Function Display , as per the revised requirement of IAF, a suitable alternative has been identified by HAL. This SMFD has also attained certification.
The progress of Jaguar DARIN-III upgrade programme is regularly reviewed by Ministry of Defence through meetings with HAL & IAF.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Hariom Singh Rathore in Lok Sabha today.
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FCI sets new records in procurement of wheat and rice
After successful implementation of Phase I of Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana  from April to June 2020, the Government of India extended this scheme for another 5 months from July to November 2020. About 81 crore beneficiaries across India  covered under National Food Security Act  and Antyodaya Ann Yojana  are being provided 5 Kgs of Rice/wheat free of cost under this scheme.
The total allocation nationwide for PMGKAY II from July to November 2020 is 200.19 LMT  whereas Tamil Nadu was allotted 8.93 LMT . There has been very enthusiastic response from the state governments as well as beneficiaries to this scheme. The scheme was rolled out on 08.07.20 and till 28.07.20, a quantity of 2.54 LMT food grains has already been handed over to state government for further distribution to the beneficiaries, which is about 60% and 82% for the months of July and August 2020 respectively.
Including the additional allocation of 200.19 LMT for PMGKAY II, the total quantity of food grains that will be distributed by Government of India to the vulnerable sections of the society during the second phase, 5 months will be about 455 LMT. Every beneficiary under NFSA and AAY shall receive 5 Kg of wheat or rice as per their card eligibility totally free of cost in addition to their regular quota of food grain at subsidized prices.
Extensive and detailed logistical planning has already been done by Food Corporation of India  to ensure that food grain stocks reach every part of the country as per the allocation over these 5 months. This is a huge challenge as it is double the normal allocation and the existing warehousing capacities and transportation systems are based on the regular allocations. However, FCI is fully geared up for the challenge and its ability to deliver in the most trying circumstances has already been demonstrated during the lockdown period when new records were set in terms of logistical operations. It will be ensured that food grains reach every corner of the country as per allocations and the stated objective of the government that no poor person will have to remain hungry for want of food will be achieved.
FCI has already wound up the procurement operations for the current season and has set new records in procurement of both wheat and rice. A total of 389.76 LMT wheat and 504.91 LMT rice has been procured in the just concluded crop season. Going by the present trend of progress of monsoon, the coming Kharif season of 2020-21 is also expected to be a good one, according to a press release issued by Shri J S Syju General Manager, FCI, Chennai.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.63 Cr
Over 4.12 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 18,317
1,604 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.77%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 1.08%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.63 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.12 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10415419
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2nd Dose
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10120694
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Precaution Dose
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7075090
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18437171
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2nd Dose
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17720688
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Precaution Dose
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13752688
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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41247850
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2nd Dose
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32388672
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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62015305
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2nd Dose
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53346540
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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561421543
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2nd Dose
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516350969
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Precaution Dose
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100834630
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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204049381
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2nd Dose
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197081046
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Precaution Dose
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50811442
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127681777
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2nd Dose
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123222992
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Precaution Dose
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48383552
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Precaution Dose
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22,08,57,402
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Total
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2,19,63,57,449
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 18,317. Active cases now constitute 0.04% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.77%. 2,081 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,41,04,933.
1,604 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 1,57,218 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 90.08 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 1.08% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 1.02%.